Batter runner in jeopardy?

[Andy]

Originally Posted by jmkupka

"d. A batter-runner who overruns first base toward right field, turns left and
moves back toward the infield in any direction except directly toward second
base is committed to first and must return to first base."


So this is legal in NCAA?

This is from Fed, but ASA is virtually identical, 8.7.T (see?)

Here is the NCAA rule:

12.21.6.5 The batter-runner, after overrunning first base, must immediately
return nonstop to first base or, if she does not retouch first base, must make
an attempt to advance to second. If after passing the base, the runner is
heading back toward first within the basepath extended, she may make
a decision to go to either base. However, stepping beyond the extended
basepath in foul territory commits the runner to first base while stepping
beyond the basepath toward the second-base side commits the runner to
second base.

Basically, the runner can overrun first base and as long as they stay within 3 feet of the foul line in either direction, head back to first base and then take off for second at any time prior to touching first. If they touch first base, they are committed to first.